The Forgotten Women of the 1916 Rebellion

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Meeting Point: Barnardo Square, Friday 31st January - Monday 3rd February

This captivating tour sheds light on the often-overlooked role of women in the Easter Week 1916 Rising, a pivotal moment in Ireland's fight for independence. While the contributions of many men are widely commemorated, the stories of the 77 women who participated have been largely forgotten. Among them, only one — nurse Elizabeth O’Farrell, who famously carried the flag of surrender — is remembered in the form of a statue. This tour takes you through key locations of the 1916 fighting, including City Hall and the General Post Office (GPO), as we explore the lives of these remarkable women, including Dr. Kathleen Lynn, a pioneering physician and activist, and Margaret Skinnider, a young Scottish schoolteacher who became a marksman for the rebel cause.

You'll hear how these women risked their lives not only in combat but in the daily struggles that defined the new Irish Republic they helped shape. Discover why they fought, what motivated them, and how their stories were suppressed or forgotten in the years that followed. Through their voices, this tour offers a new perspective on the 1916 Rebellion, highlighting the unsung heroines of Irish history and their crucial contributions to Ireland’s path to independence.


Date:
Friday 31st January - Monday 3rd February
Time:
Varies
Price:
€10
Address:
Barnardo Square, Dublin 8, Ireland

Google Map of Barnardo Square, Dublin 8, Ireland

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